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(...) Since you have the steam engines and the turn table, looks like you should start building your roundhouse now (grin). Benn (16 years ago, 27-May-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'll trade you one of my hoppers for one of yours (grin). Seriously though, good to see the batteries so well hidden in a car. Though I think with all of that weight from the batteries, it would be good to also get a motor under the car and (...) (16 years ago, 27-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow, thanks much! I don't think I'm deserving of such high praise, but I appreciate it. I'd have never gotten into the train hobby had it not been for Ben and his BBB Wheels. --Tony (16 years ago, 25-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks much! My decals are Photo Sticker Paper, available at Office Depot. It's a pain in the butt to peel the backs off the stickers, since you have to cut your own custom sizes without pre-set perforations, but worth it. Things aren't (...) (16 years ago, 25-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks much! My next project is the PRR T-1 Duplex. (URL) --Tony (16 years ago, 25-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Well, I decided to have some fun with my old camera and a technic turntable I threw together. Here are my steam engines in 3d: (URL) (16 years ago, 25-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) Great work combining components generally considered awkward into small, aesthetically pleasing wagons. Spotlighted! Thanks for sharing Cheers Richie Dulin CO Legeaux (16 years ago, 25-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Playing with PFS
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Hi all, I happened to locate my PFS parts last night and decided to have a play around incorporating the battery box and sensor into standard carriage designs. Here's my results. (4 URLs) BS gallery> (URL) There's nothing too novel here (and the (...) (16 years ago, 24-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) As with other trains of yours, this one transcends the line between train and work of art. I just think it's great! Models like this one are a clear reminder of why the LEGO Train hobby is so great! (as are BBB wheels) Very nice work! -Jordan (16 years ago, 23-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Just beautiful Tony! Your decals are great as well; are they just sticker paper? I'm still hoping that I get to see this in person at Brickworld! -Jeramy (16 years ago, 23-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Another fantastic job Tony. That second tender really says presence and power. I cant wait to see what you come up with next. Chris (16 years ago, 23-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Blue Mountain & Reading #425
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(2 URLs) Flickr Gallery> Here she is, finally complete in all her cheese slope-y, SNOTty, 7-wide glory. I must say I'm very please with how she turned out. She's fully track compatible and uses the split-pony truck design I've used before. The folks (...) (16 years ago, 23-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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Brisbane Lego Train Group I’ve been asked by the members of the Brisbane Lego Train Group to make regular reports on our activities on Lugnet, as was done previously, many years ago. So in response I submit the following report. On Sunday 18th May, (...) (16 years ago, 19-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri, lugnet.trains)
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(...) i imagine those parts will be redesigned as well. imagine a 2x2 plate with a two plate high cylinder on top. i imagine it will look something like that if they do infact redesign it. on another mildly related note, the redesigned buffers may (...) (16 years ago, 18-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) magnets. Does that imply that TLG will stop using magnets in other sets? Or will the new train magnets be used more widely. I am thinking of sets like the UCS Imperial Star Destroyer etc that make extensive use of magnets. Kerry Proudly a (...) (16 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) In the hi-res images of the new buffers, one can see an "S"-shaped line running across the face of the magnet enclosure; it appears to be made of two halves that are then assembled and held together with a slot-and-locking tab mechanism. I (...) (16 years ago, 16-May-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
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(...) No problem Dave. I am also quite interested to see how the magnet works and rotates in the housing. I am sure someone will dissect one eventually. I was confident that there was going to be a way for the magnet polarity to switch but it is (...) (16 years ago, 15-May-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
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(...) Thanks for the link, Eric! This seems to be pretty good news and I am excited to see how the new couplers work. In addition, I'm interested how they managed to get the magnet to rotate. It could be a two step manufacturing process where they (...) (16 years ago, 15-May-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
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LEGO has released a statement about magnets and couplers. (URL) (16 years ago, 15-May-08, to lugnet.trains) !
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I don't think TLC would implement this, because these are not single-piece tracks. Akos (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Quick, call the police, someone has stolen John Neil's car! Oh, wait, there's another 12+ wider in the world? In all seriousness, very nice. Benn (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Congratulations for this great effort! The page is full of great ideas and designs. I hope TLC is reading this! ^^ Thanks for sharing. Julen. (16 years ago, 13-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I'm not a train lad, but the idea of widening lego rails has often intrigued me. I'm going to have to take a close look at your solutions. Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (16 years ago, 12-May-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | How to fit large scaled trains on L-gauge
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Hi all, It's been a while since I posted here. I've been playing with this idea for years, and now I finally got the courage to put it all on my webpage. (URL) (teaser pic) Please read the full story on my (URL), and let me know what you think. Play (...) (16 years ago, 12-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| | Re: BLTG on the screen
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(...) Do you even understand how youtube works? My only intent was to crosspost to lugnet.trains, which you always seem to neglect doing. Don't you think that they'd be interested in the goings on of your train group? (...) Whining snipped (...) (...) (16 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BLTG on the screen
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(...) Allister It is not "fame at last" Our recognition has been in numerous forms by numerous people and organizations over the past 8 years. It was just unusual for someone to film us and put it on U Tube without letting us know. About 5 years ago (...) (16 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BLTG on the screen
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(...) Fame at last! (x-posted to trains) (16 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | BayLUG at Maker Faire 2008
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For the third year, the (URL) Bay Area LEGO Users Group> (BayLUG) is taking part in (URL) Maker Faire>. (URL) We have a 25-foot square train layout and several additional tables, including a large Technic crane and excavator. The show is open until (...) (17 years ago, 3-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | SCLTC at Fullerton Railroad Days 2008
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(URL) SCLTC> makes its sixth consecutive appearance at the tenth annual (URL) Fullerton Railroad Days> celebration this weekend. SCLTC will bring a full club layout featuring town and city scapes linked by operating LEGO trains. (URL). Location FRRD (...) (17 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Track laying machine... and it works!
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(...) Vool track laying MOC!! It looks like it would be very much at home on any MoW work crew laying track. I have always liked mostly yellow for MoW equipment too (I've (URL) dabbled in MoW> equipement using TLG's Classic 9V stuff as a guide). And (...) (17 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9V Curved track on sale at S@H
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(...) Train Connector Wires have also gone on sale for $3.99 (originally $8.99). (URL) S@H Link> -Dave (17 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | ILTCO @ NMRA National Train Show - Anaheim, CA - July 18-20
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Hi All, Well planning for NMRA National Train Show July 18-20 in Ahaheim, CA, has been a bit slow but we are getting the show info together. The west coast is a bit more sparsely populated so the number of clubs reflect that. Really great news is (...) (17 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce) !!
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| | Spring Show wrap up!
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Well that was a busy little weekend! I had a fantastic time (albeit a little tiring) and it was purely due to the people that showed up! Deb and Jason came down from our nations' capital! Deb with the wonderful buildings! And jason with the (...) (17 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | 9V Curved track on sale at S@H
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(URL) (17 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LDCC control from PC
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Hi Matija, I'm working on a very similar project! Here are the project goals: A design surface to create a model of the layout Wire up components and controls (engines, lights, level crossings, accessories) Interfaces with the Control Lab, RCX, and (...) (17 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track laying machine... and it works!
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(...) Very Impressed! The mere fact that it works as good as it looks had me drooling. Then seeing it do it at that speed, that simply killed me! Great work! I am very very impressed and might I add, humbled. DRS (17 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LDCC control from PC
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(...) If you post it somewhere (compiled) I'd be happy to take a look and try and track it down for you. I don't however have the usb device so hopefully it crashes before it gets that far? (17 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK. I have converted the videos with super and now I can see it all. Great Idea! cu mikeheide (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey Mike, Thanks. The videos are from my Canon IXUS compact camera. When I click it on Brickshelf it opens in Windows Media Player and plays just fine. I don't think I have any special codec installed. Anyone else having problems watching the (...) (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Track laying machine... and it works!
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(...) Very, very nice. But I could not see any video, I only heared the sound. Do you have any special encoder used? cu mikeheide (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Track laying machine... and it works!
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Hey train fans, My latest creation. A train that lays out track as it goes. (URL) See gallery for all pictures and movies> The principle is extremely simple: A pile of tracks slides on the previously layed out tracks, pushed in front of the train. (...) (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: LDCC control from PC
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(...) Hi Brian, no news for now. Lately I have been trying to make the program work on another computer other than mine and a friend's one, but it keeps failing miserably :( It uses a precompiled DLL for USB-communication which for some strange (...) (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Glory Days
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(URL) Nothing to see here, just having fun with photo editing. --Tony (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish.photography, FTX)
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| | Re: LDCC control from PC
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Matija, any updates on your train automation program? Keep us updated. Thanks. Brian (...) (17 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Buffers appear in LDD.
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(...) That's a cool idea, Dean! I hadn't thought of that possibility. It seems like that sort of system would have backward-compatibility issues with the past generation of magnetic couplers, though. If you brought a new mag coupler in contact with (...) (17 years ago, 25-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Buffers appear in LDD.
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(...) Could they have North on the left, and south on the right, thus when two come together, each pole would be up against its opposite? This is the only way I can see it working, but I'm not sure what their side on strength would be. (17 years ago, 25-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Buffers appear in LDD.
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(...) At present, it looks like you can build models using these new buffers, but you cannot yet order them. Such models lead to an "out of stock" message on the LEGO Factory website. This isn't too surprising, given that these parts are not (...) (17 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) Thanks much! I actually had considered your solution while I was working on designing my boiler, I used your similarly snotted boiler as inspiration. The problem I run into is that my boiler isn't all one color, so in order to use your (...) (17 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | New Buffers appear in LDD.
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I have uploaded several images of the new Buffers as they appear in LDD on the Trains-n-Town web site along with a story and discussion thread. These are the same Buffers that briefly appeared in PAB. The nice thing about LDD is you can zoom in and (...) (17 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) Thanks much! I think if I ever do a non-streamlined 8-wide steamer in the future, I'll have a hard time decided between this cheese slope technique and the curved half arch. I like the curved half arch look better, but last I checked they were (...) (17 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) Thanks much! To be honest it didn't cost quite the fortune some may think. It was pricey, but it only cost me about $15 for all the cheese slopes I purchased, and I didn't use them all. I've used half cylinders before on my streamlined (...) (17 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Sneak Peek for the NMRA show
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(URL) This is part of a train I'm building for the NMRA show in SoCal this year (easy to guess which one). So far I have 4 cars completed (other then decals), and 4 that need the trucks completed. I better get started on the engine. The idea for (...) (17 years ago, 21-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) ... (...) ... (...) Very nice. I saw your comment on flickr about the running boards. You might want to try what I did on my similarly snotted boiler. I used white for the running boards, but then right above I used 1x2x1 panels instead of (...) (17 years ago, 21-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: 9v Speed regulator
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(...) Today I've tried the one that comes with my Panasonic DECT home phone, and it works OK, it has the same voltage and jack than the original LEGO provides. (17 years ago, 20-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 9v Speed regulator
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(...) I stopped using the LEGO power supply a long time ago. I use one similar to that shown below: (URL) has numerous connection pins and you can change the voltage. I let children operate the trains and I turn the voltage down until the trains go (...) (17 years ago, 20-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 9v Speed regulator
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(...) If I were to get the UK version, all I would need to get would be a pin converter to work with Australian sockets - is that correct? We have 240v, and if I understand correctly, that is all that is needed for it to work. (17 years ago, 20-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 9v Speed regulator
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(...) The LEGO power supplies all produce AC current, while most interchangable power supplies that you'll find produce DC current. I know this can overload and burn out the bridge rectifiers on the RCX 1.0, but I don't know if it'll be problematic (...) (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 9v Speed regulator
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(...) Well... maybe. By that I mean that the LEGO train transformer (as well as the RCX and NXT), are supposed to be supplied with 9-12 V *AC* current. Most little wal transformers you see supply *DC* voltage. Note that a lot of folks have used DC (...) (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Double articulated locomotive
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(...) As promised I took more pictures of this locomotive in a curve and details of the articulation. Yes I know I used some parts that didn't exist back in the seventies... (2 URLs) Click for more pictures>. Niels (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9v Speed regulator
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(...) You have to make sure that the plug matches. If it does, It will work. Regards. (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | wanted: defective 12v motors
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If you have a defective 12v train motor (modern kind, as in 7740 or 7750), I'd like to buy it. Send me an e-mail if you have one to offer. Thanks! (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 9v Speed regulator
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If I went to Radio Shack or the likes and picked up a 9v power supply, will this work with the speed regulator? (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) I have to say that is really slick :) I think I'll have to use taht idea at some point. Thanks for sharing. (17 years ago, 18-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) It is indeed! It's looking great. I used a very similar technique for a German BR-52 locomotive. Where you used 1-stud width of tile I used two, so my boiler came out to be 6-wide. Based on your design it looks like you might have discovered (...) (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) Well, it has to be said, and I don't care who it offends. Altogether now... "What... ...a friend we have in chee-sers" Jason R (17 years ago, 18-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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(...) Really nice work Anthony must have cost you a fortune in cheesebricks but the final effect is really good, I'm probably more inclined to use half cylinders and stay 6 wide but this look great,I must admit though I always admire Ben Beneke's 7 (...) (17 years ago, 18-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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I wasn't going to post this, but after John Neal complained (and accurately so) that it was too quiet in Lugnet.trains, I decided to go ahead. As some may remember from the thread concerning my ten wheeler steam engine "Lady", I was considering (...) (17 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Fullerton Railroad days
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I haven't yet seen an announcement as to SCLTC's involvement in this years Fullerton show. I am planning on bringing the family on Saturday May 3rd, and hope to see you guys there. Hopefully you are planning on being there, as they are advertising (...) (17 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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| | Re: 12v train power
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(...) Frank, good info, thanks! would you kindly read the bottom of your 7864, does it specify 240V? Mine says 220V 50/60Hz. if you can confirm that I will acquire a UK one. thanks so much! (17 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My rendition of the QR 2400 Class diesel engine
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(URL) is still a work in progress. Pretty much a prototype until I get more pieces. (17 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12v train power
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(...) Woa, bummer! I've used 740, 741, and 7864 transformers successfully in the US with two different step up transformers. My 7864s came from the UK so I wonder if that somehow factors in. Frank (17 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 12v train power
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I have the Lego 7864 transformer, which I brought to US from Holland. I use it in conjunction with a 110V->220V transformer. This seemed to be going well and my 7740 was still working after all these years. Then suddenly the motor broke. I decided (...) (17 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NELUG to show at Hooksett, NH Lion's Club Train Show
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NELUG will be showing a small train layout at the Hooksett, NH Lion's Club Model Train Show this weekend, on Sunday, April 20 at the Hooksett Cawley Middle School in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Doors are open from 10am to 3pm. Admission is $4 or (...) (17 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: QR Class 2800 redux
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(...) Indeed you did, as credited in the original post. Fortunately with another two and a half years of public use the range of pictures of the 2800s available online is broad which allowed me to make up for the loss of the original prototype (...) (17 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: QR Class 2800 redux
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(...) Great work Tim version 2 looks so much better can't wait to see the loco in brick, in particular the cab redesign makes a more realistic model, I always find it good to go back and tweek a model as you can add details that you may have missed (...) (17 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: RichLug Display at VA Aviation Museum 2008
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(...) (URL) (17 years ago, 12-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: QR Class 2800 redux
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(...) Tim two and a half years ago I prototyped your original for real remember and I sent you the pictures of the new color scheme correct?? Well the old version runs on the track this version won’t guaranteed. You really should not have gone to (...) (17 years ago, 12-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: RichLug Display at VA Aviation Museum 2008
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(...) I loaded photos from the Aviation Museum show on brickshelf several days ago and am just getting around to posting. Here's a link to my favorite photo entitled: Virginia State Capitol in the year 2525. (URL) (17 years ago, 12-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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I realize this thread is kinda old but ...does anyone know if Chris Phillips ever made his TrainLab software available? I have tried a few times to contact Chris without any success. I have been looking into automating my train layouts and would (...) (17 years ago, 11-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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| | Shea on BrickShelf
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Hi All, I was trolling BrickShelf and found this image of a Shea. (URL) = (URL) recently built one and built the full articulation and operating piston etc... it was a huge undertaking that I was NOT 100% successful at (pics to come, if I can find (...) (17 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Double articulated locomotive
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(...) Thanks (...) With 4x4 turntables (in red) and macaroni bricks (in yellow) The middle part hangs between the two motors on the two 4x4 turntables. If I have some time next week I'll make some pictures in a curve and of the articulation. Niels (17 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Neils, it looks very nice and retro :) How did you do the articulation? (17 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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LEGO Store Grand Opening Coming this summer to Chandler Fashion Center, Arizona's first LEGO store! The Chandler Fashion Center LEGO Store will feature: Monthly in-store building contests and events that are free and fun for the whole family! The (...) (17 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx, lugnet.trains)
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I finaly found the time and bricks to build a double articulated locomotive I started to build about half a year ago. It's a sixteen wheeled beast with two engines. I haven't tried it running, but according to the first tests with the chassis it (...) (17 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John, I plan to bring it and a SD Sprinter (URL), along with a few other California specific trains to the NMRA show. They still need decals (17 years ago, 8-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Normally it will tell you if there is an update when you start it. If you don't install it, it wont use any online data. (17 years ago, 8-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Awesome job Mathew! The color scheme turned out great and is instantly recognizable. I hope I'll get to see the MOC in person at the NMRA show this summer. (17 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If it's any help, (URL) this torso DAT file> already contains borders which leave a nice rectangular opening in the front. Just delete everything that follows those lines and you may have an easier time adapting your images to fit the (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Steve, I took your recommendation and tried Quad2Dat. I can see what you mean about it being buggy (and incomplete). It is too bad development on it didn't continue it seems to have a lot of potential. For simple images I can see it (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) My understanding is that you need to save often, with changing filenames. It apparently sometimes crashes during save after it has already clobbered the file. --Travis (17 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) Neat! (...) For further work on custom torsos, I recommend grabbing the program called Quad 2 Dat. This is a fairly easy 2D program, made specifically for people creating LDraw patterned parts. The main problem with Quad2Dat is that it's (...) (17 years ago, 6-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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I have been working at creating some custom Minifig Torso DAT files for LDraw. I should preface everything by saying that I am NOT an LDraw Parts author. All of these were created by essentially taking a plain torso file and applying these like a (...) (17 years ago, 6-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX) !
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Does anyone know how often new Factory parts trickle down to Digital Designer. Do we have to wait for a new version of LDD or can it be updated? (17 years ago, 6-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) For the record, the decimal place is off and this is an error that will be corrected on Monday. I noticed the level building plate listed at $30.00 and thought there was an error. I am still concerned about the size of the price increase. This (...) (17 years ago, 5-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Peter, seeing images of James' design really went a long way. He didn't have instructions when I built mine, and I never did look at the Ldraw files, but reverse engineering was half the fun. He got to see it in Portland last year, and (...) (17 years ago, 5-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My hero ;-) But there are 5 carriages, not 3! I ride this every day to work, and I've been wondering how on earth to turn it into a MoC (which I'm terrible at in any case). I just wonder if you modeled the interiors differently - there are (...) (17 years ago, 5-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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The San Diego Coaster. (URL) After moderation (URL) The engine is a F40PH-2C, and the cars are Bi-level coaches by Bombardier. It's been modeled before, but I wanted to use a more accurate color (dark turquoise ) and build longer cars. The train was (...) (17 years ago, 4-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) I suspect that on these plates and the 16x32 baseplate, someone must have slipped a decimal point. If they seriously are charging $20 for a train base...they're nuts. -Dave (17 years ago, 4-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm including images of the buffers: (2 URLs) Well these parts are horrible, I model mostly US trains. And I'm not interested in having my coupler combined with a buffer. I mosly use this part (URL) or this (URL) and toss the regular buffers (...) (17 years ago, 4-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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----- Original Message ---- From: Jeramy Spurgeon <beatnik303@hotmail.com> To: lugnet.trains@lugnet.com Sent: Friday, April 4, 2008 2:59:04 PM Subject: Re: New Elements on Factory? (...) --snip-- (...) Anybody else notice that the train baseplates (...) (17 years ago, 4-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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